Yosemite Climbing Stewardship Program – 2019

Yosemite Climbing Stewardship Program – 2019

Yosemite’s granite walls are steeped in centuries of historic ascents, from the inaugural summit of Half Dome in 1875 to the record-setting free solo of El Capitan in 2017. As climbing’s popularity soars ever higher, Yosemite is focused on promoting stewardship, safety and continued strong relationships with the climbing community.

Yosemite’s Climbing Stewardship program addresses those goals through education and restoration. In 2019, climbing rangers and volunteer Climber Stewards will educate people on and off the walls about climbing-related topics, including Leave No Trace principles for the vertical environment, through climbing patrols, “Climber Coffee” gatherings and gym-based events. This grant also supports restoration work on access trails for climbing and bouldering areas, as well as safety-related outreach and trainings.